NEW ORLEANS, (July 26, 2016) -- Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 790 stores worldwide, will launch a new line of Coffee High Protein Smoothies at all store locations on August 22, 2016. Blended with New Orleans-style cold brew coffee and high-quality protein, these smoothies are geared towards guests who are looking to energize their day.

“Flipping the switch can be hard in the morning, but not anymore,” said Rocky Gettys, Vice President of Product Development for Smoothie King. “With our new Coffee High Protein Smoothies, guests can power on their entire bodies. These smoothies not only satisfy coffee cravings, but also provide 30 grams of muscle-building protein per 20-ounce cup. Guests can enjoy a nutritious breakfast in just one cup.”

These smoothies range from 370 to 430 calories per 20 oz. cup with 30g or more of protein in each. They will be permanent menu items. For more information, visit www.SmoothieKing.com.

About Smoothie King Franchises Inc.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 790 units worldwide. By creating each smoothie with a purpose, Smoothie King makes it simple and pleasurable for guests to achieve their individual health goals as part of a low-calorie diet and regular exercise routine. The franchise also offers a number of healthy retail products, including sports beverages, energy bars, vitamins, supplements and more.

Smoothie King was founded in 1973 by Steve Kuhnau, whose mission was to help others achieve better health in a tasty way. In 1989, Smoothie King became the first smoothie franchise in the U.S. and currently operates in 33 states, the Caymans and the Republic of Korea. In 2015, Smoothie King was ranked No. 1 by Entrepreneur magazine in the juice bar category for the 21st year and No. 79 overall on the 2015 Franchise 500 list. In 2014, Smoothie King partnered with the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association to launch the Smoothie King Center, a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visit www.smoothieking.com or www.smoothiekingfranchise.com; engage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SmoothieKing; follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smoothieking.